Buy Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Verdonii'

Also Known As

Chamaecyparis 'Verdonii'
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Verdoni'
Verdoni Golden Hinoki Cypress
Verdonii Dwarf Hinoki Cypress

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

5a-8b

9-12 inch - 2 gallon | $46

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Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Verdonii' plant details

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Verdonii' is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with gold foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Verdonii'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, dwarf, rock garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Verdonii'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Golden cupped foliage. Appears to be largely sun tolerant.

By: Bloom River Gardens

This is a compact, upright, golden variety - all very desireable traits. But possibly the greatest thing about this cultivar is that it does not burn in full sun. Growth Rate 3-6" annually

By: Garden World

Verdoni originated from the seedling crop of a Chamaecyparis obtusa Nana Gracilis. This variety is compact, upright, and golden; all very desirable traits. To make it even more coveted, this is a cultivar that does not burn in full sun.

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

Chamaecyparis obtusa ' Verdoni ' - A dwarf golden Japanese Hinoki Cypress. Leaves are yellow on a conical upright habit. Leaves orange-bronze in winter. Does not burn in full sun. Plant was introduced in 1966 by Rogers Nursery in England. Good for small conifer gardens.

By: Kigi Nursery

Dwarf conifer. A slow growing conical plant Foliage is golden yellow and will not burn if full sun. Plants mature at around 6' tall.

By: Fantastic Plants

Yellow-green foliage, upright habit, does not burn in full sun. USDA zones 5-8

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Verdoni is a selection of dwarf Hinoki Cypress with very gold foliage that does not burn in the sun and an irregular undulating habit, growing 3-4' tall at a rate of 3-5" a year. It makes a stunning specimen in the rock garden but can be pruned and kept quite small in troughs. Current size 7-8" plants

By: Avant Gardens

DWARF. A yellow-gold plant that resembles the 'Nana Lutea' in appearance but it grows faster. It is a superb plant for wherever you want yellow contrast in the garden. Plant in morning sun, so it will be a bright yellow, but protect from the hottest sun unless you live in a coastal climate.